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17th July 2017, 03:36 PM

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Running issues on a newly bought D2

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Posted By Resolutionary

Tell me about it - apparently the garage has...

Tell me about it - apparently the garage has heard stories of the gaskets warping hence some people feel the need to involve sealant but I think that may exacerbate any underlying issues rather than...

Forum: D2 - Everything else

11th July 2017, 06:06 PM

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Running issues on a newly bought D2

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Posted By Resolutionary

That's exactly what happened! Good news...

That's exactly what happened!

Good news though - picked it up and my lord it drives like new! No lumpy revs, no hesitation, the smell of burning oil is gone, it's just better in every way. Silly...

Forum: D2 - Everything else

11th July 2017, 01:42 PM

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Running issues on a newly bought D2

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Posted By Resolutionary

Thanks - Photobucket is messy these days. Image...

Thanks - Photobucket is messy these days. Image attached in previous post.. you'll see what I've had to deal with!

Forum: D2 - Everything else

11th July 2017, 12:29 PM

Replies: 19

Running issues on a newly bought D2

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Posted By Resolutionary

Update! The motor has been taken apart for a...

Update!

The motor has been taken apart for a proper look - image of what was found included!

As you can see, sealant was used whenever the gaskets were last replaced (why, I do not understand)...

Forum: D2 - Everything else

7th July 2017, 10:57 AM

Replies: 19

Running issues on a newly bought D2

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Posted By Resolutionary

Having replaced my 3.2 B7 A4 with one of these, I...

Having replaced my 3.2 B7 A4 with one of these, I was expecting it to be quite sluggish in comparison but it's surprisingly spritely for such a boat of a thing. Not going to set any world records but...

Forum: D2 - Everything else

4th July 2017, 09:46 PM

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Running issues on a newly bought D2

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Posted By Resolutionary

YorkshireBloke - appreciate the words of caution,...

YorkshireBloke - appreciate the words of caution, this garage has replaced gearbox oil on my previous Allroad 2.7TT and B7 A4 3.2, all good so far - they're VAG specialists in the truest sense!
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Forum: D2 - Everything else

4th July 2017, 01:55 PM

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Running issues on a newly bought D2

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Posted By Resolutionary

Update! At the weekend I pulled the leads to...

Update! At the weekend I pulled the leads to check for ingress under the cam covers. The verdict - not good.

There was a significant amount of oil in all 6 spark plug holes. I strongly suspect my...

Forum: D2 - Everything else

27th June 2017, 02:49 PM

Replies: 19

Running issues on a newly bought D2

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Posted By Resolutionary

So I went for a brisk drive yesterday and the...

So I went for a brisk drive yesterday and the engine check light came back on.

Same symptoms today but again no noticeable drop in drive-ability. I'm going to see my friend at Tuning Werkes...

Forum: D2 - Everything else

26th June 2017, 02:21 PM

Replies: 19

Running issues on a newly bought D2

Views: 10,475

Posted By Resolutionary

This is the case with mine by the way - I have a...

This is the case with mine by the way - I have a leak on the offside bank and you can occasionally smell the burn-off. I think this'll be my first port of call; I'll inevitably rectify the leaky...

Forum: D2 - Everything else

26th June 2017, 02:05 PM

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Running issues on a newly bought D2

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Posted By Resolutionary

Thanks for the prompt reply MikkiJayne - I think...

Thanks for the prompt reply MikkiJayne - I think you're right about the risk of condensation and as I have a free evening I will go for a spirited drive and see if any lights turn up during or...

Forum: D2 - Everything else

26th June 2017, 01:07 PM

Replies: 19

Running issues on a newly bought D2

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Posted By Resolutionary

Running issues on a newly bought D2

Hi all,

Regardless of the title thread I'm smitten with my recent purchase:

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af353/Resolutionary1/Audi%20A8/IMG_8117_1_zpsmjqrubnh.jpg...

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